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Hickman Discussed Legal Concerns Facing Social Media Influencer Endorsements Fort Myers, FL, May 13, 2021 (PR.com) Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that intellectual property lawyer Luca Hickman spoke for The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section webcast “Entertainment in the Digital Age: The Legal World in the Virtual Space,” which aired in April. With daily advances in technology, the explosion of social media, and changes brought about by the pandemic, this area of law is on the rise.
Hickman’s session, “Endorsement Deals Aren’t Just for Athletes Anymore,” concluded the afternoon CLE. As many brands seek social media influencers as ambassadors in today’s market, lawyers need to stay well-informed on the best ways to negotiate endorsement agreements to effectively protect the influencer’s personal brand.
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Andrew S. Harris, a partner at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, Mississippi, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Harris focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, assisting clients with the protection of their intellectual property, such as prosecution and defense of trademark, copyright, and patent infringement claims, as well as trade secrets litigation. He also represents closely held businesses, publicly traded companies, and entrepreneurs on a broad array of complex, commercial concerns.
Harris is a member-at-large of the Mississippi Barâs Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law Section, and a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. He previously served as president of the Jackson Young Lawyers Association. In additi